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Saturday, May 6, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: May 6

May
6, 1995 - Anne V. Simonett,the first woman to serve as Chief Judge of the
Minnesota Court of Appeals, died on this date after only eight months in
office. Simonett, who was named Chief
Judge on July 1, 1994, and resigned on March 31, 1995, succumbed to an
incurable brain tumor. The daughter of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John E.
Simonett, she grew up in Little Falls, Minn.

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In the process of researching my book, "The Memory Quilt," I did some family history research and my interest was piqued. Over the years, I have become very passionate about the process, and want to help others discover their roots. Visit TheMemoryQuilt.com and click on the Family History Research button in the left-hand column for services and prices. Email: pjefamilyresearch@gmail.com